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CMH Secures Land for New Hospital
2006 - 2008 Community Memorial Health System secures land needed to build the new hospital in Ventura. -
OVCH Begins Plans New Emergency Department
Design and permitting work begin on new Ojai Valley Community Hospital Emergency Department after philanthopic gift of Chilant Sprague. -
Design of New CMH Begins
Work on initial design schematics begin. HBE consults with staff, physicians and administration for design insight. -
CMHS Engages HBE
Community Memorial Health System engages HBE, Inc, a single source healthcare designer and builder. -
Commitment to "Green Element"
Community Memorial Health System establishes a community group to explore "green element" options for the new hospital -
Community Charrette
Partnering with the City of Ventura, a community charrette was held to integrate viewpoints of the area residents, city planners, public works and other interested parties. -
Plans Submitted to City of Ventura
Community Memorial Health System submits initial plans to the City of Ventura. -
Plans Discussed with Chamber and Local Businesses
Community Memorial Health System officials discuss plans with Ventura Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders. "Failure is not an option...this is about the future vision," stated City Manger Rick Cole. -
Plans Reviewed by City Officials
Plans for new hospital are reviewed with City Council, Design Review Committee and Planning Commission. -
New Hospital Design is Refined
Local architects, HBE and Community Memorial Health System officials meet over several days to further refine the hospital design. -
Hospital Plans Submitted to State of California
In October 2008, Community Memorial Health System submits new hospital plans to State of Caliornia. In November 2008, Ojai Valley Community Hospital receives State approval for Emergency Department Expansion. -
Plans Begin for OVCH Modernization
Begin the planning process to enhance the outside architecture of Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and modernize the facility. -
Groundbreaking for OVCHEmergency Department
Groundbreaking ceremonies for new Emergency Department at Ojai Valley Community Hospital. -
OVCH ED Construction on Schedule
We are happy to report that the construction is on schedule. The framing has been completed and the electrical and plumbing lines are installed. The construction crew has replaced the old flooring and installed the med-gas system. The area for the new generator, which will serve both the hospital and the skilled nursing facility, is prepared and ready for the equipment to be installed. The interior drywall installation and ambulance bay area are currently being completed. -
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for OVCH ED.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new Ojai Valley Community Hospital Emergency Department were held on October 1, 2009. The new larger faciity has six private treatment bays, private consultation area, clinical support space, a new admitting and waiting area, a new ambulance bay and the latest technology and equipment.
